 John Skiba, CHI, CPI
Registered with the state of Colorado
719-391-1532
Don't be taken by surprise.
A property inspection is your window to the
functionality of your potential new home.
The decision is yours
A home purchase is a major expense. While you are not obligated
to have the house inspected, you should consider the implications
of saving an inspection cost of $250 to $300.
If you were to buy a used car, chances are you would take
it to a mechanic to ensure there are no major flaws or defects
because a mechanic knows what to look for. A house is no different
other than you are investing 10 times the money. If it costs
you $250 to have a $200,000 house inspected, you have spent
1.25 thousandths of your investment to know that the home
is in acceptable condition for your money. That's a small
price for peace of mind.
the benefits of an informed decision
The purpose of a home inspection is not to tell you all the
reasons you shouldn't buy a house, rather, a well written
home inspection report will educate you on the details of
your prospective purchase. While the report can be a powerful
tool for price negotiation, it is not intended to change your
mind.
It happens though; people sometimes read the report and realize
there are many more issues with the property that disclosure
didn't turn up. Most times, the sellers are surprised at the
findings. For this reason, I do not just drop a report in
your lap and consider the job done. I stand behind my inspection
reports and answer questions for as long as you have them.
I realize how long it takes to find the right property and
how disappointing it can be to realize your dream isn't as
perfect as you would like.
Many items on a home inspection report are not major findings.
Some discrepancies such as common cracks in driveways and
sidewalks are found at any home that is not brand new but
an inspector is obligated to point them out and explain that
they are not a major issue. Hence, a report may appear to
be rather lengthy
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